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Chardonnay

#EFE8BC

RGB 239, 232, 188 · HSL 52°, 61%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 21, 6

Chardonnay is #EFE8BC in HEX — rgb(239, 232, 188), hsl(52°, 61%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 21%, 6%).

Chardonnay pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 61%, 84%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EFE8BC

RGB239, 232, 188

HSL52°, 61%, 84%

HSV52°, 21%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 21, 6

Decimal15722684

CSS RGBrgb(239, 232, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 61%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bermuda Son C-796

ΔE 0.4 · #F0E9BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E9BE

Behr

Satin Souffle 380E-3

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE6B9

Dunn-Edwards

Limesicle DE5484

ΔE 1 · #F2EABF

Benjamin Moore

Chamber CW-410

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E6BB

Valspar

Heart of Palm 6008-5B

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E6BB

PPG

Slices Of Happy 1109-1

ΔE 1.8 · #EDE5BC

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 2.7 · #F2EAC3

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 3 · #F8EFC0

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.1 · #EFE6C0

Dulux

Apple Slice S18G1

ΔE 3.1 · #F0EEBE

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 3.7 · #EADFB7

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 4.7 · #FFF0C2

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.5 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFE8BC

#BDC4EF

Analogous

#EFD0BD

#EFE8BC

#DDEFBD

Triadic

#EFE8BC

#BDEFE8

#E8BDEF

Split-Complementary

#EFE8BC

#BDDDEF

#D0BDEF

Tetradic

#EFE8BC

#BDEFD0

#BDC4EF

#EFBDDD

Monochromatic

#D1BE42

#E0D380

#EFE8BC

#FAF8EA

Rectangle

#EFE8BC

#C4EFBD

#BDC4EF

#E8BDEF

Compound

#EFE8BC

#DDEFBD

#BDC4EF

#D0BDEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2EDCA

#F3F0DA

#F7F5EB

Darker

#E1D376

#C5B027

#756814

Saturation

#DEDCCF

#EFE8BD

#F7EEB5

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE8BC

#F1E7BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE8BC

#E9E9C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE8BC

#F2E2E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chardonnay brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F3DBA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EFE8BC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E0E0CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#909ADC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EFE8BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE8BC;

CSS Variable

--color-chardonnay: #EFE8BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chardonnay': '#EFE8BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE8BC] text-[#EFE8BC]

SCSS

$chardonnay: #EFE8BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE8BC?

#EFE8BC is Chardonnay, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE8BC warm or cool?

Chardonnay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chardonnay?

Chardonnay works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Chardonnay?

Chardonnay pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chardonnay?

You can download Chardonnay on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chardonnay?

The hex code is #EFE8BC. In RGB it's 239, 232, 188, and in HSL it's 52°, 61%, 84%.

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